Independiente Rivadavia defend top spot against Tigre in Victoria | OneFootball

Independiente Rivadavia, leaders of Zone B, visit Tigre with their focus split between the domestic tournament and their imminent Copa Libertadores debut.

Tigre will host Independiente Rivadavia this Thursday from 5:30 p.m. at the José Dellagiovanna Stadium, for Matchday 13 of the Apertura Tournament. The match will be refereed by Pablo Dóvalo and broadcast on TNT Sports.

Independiente Rivadavia, between the top spot and a historic dream

The Mendoza side is going through a special moment. Leaders of their group, they head into this match with the responsibility of defending the top spot at a crucial stage of the championship, while their Copa Libertadores debut draws ever closer.

The team managed by Alfredo Berti is enjoying a present full of hope for its fans. However, the upcoming clash against Bolívar in the continental competition is inevitably beginning to take center stage in the planning.

Even so, before turning their attention to the international stage, la Lepra knows it cannot afford to neglect the domestic tournament, where River is close behind, just three points back.

Tigre, under pressure to stay near the top

On the other side, Tigre also comes in with obligations. The team led by Diego Dabove sits seventh in the standings and is right on the edge of the playoff qualification zone.

With Barracas Central and Huracán close behind, el Matador needs points to avoid losing ground and remain among the top eight.

Much more than three points at stake

The match offers an appealing scenario: a leader looking to hold on to its place at the top and a home side fighting to solidify its position in the qualification zone. All of it comes ahead of a month that could be pivotal for Independiente Rivadavia, which is preparing to write an unprecedented chapter in its history.

Probable lineups

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